i think the samson auro d412 and 415 400w active speakers have been replaced by the samson auro x12d and x15d 1000w. they are lighter and more powerful than their predecessors. . . and are more expensive.

i think the samson auro d412 and 415 400w active speakers have been replaced by the samson auro x12d and x15d 1000w. they are lighter and more powerful than their predecessors. . . and are more expensive.

Currently using JBL PRX715s and PRX712s. The PRX715 has a longer throw, can carry the low end, albeit not at pounding subwoofer levels, but the vocals seem buried in the mix. A little eq correction goes a long way, though. The PRX712 makes the vocals jump out and is easier to mix, but often need to be paired with a sub, depending on your volume levels. It's also great as floor monitors. I used to run massive JBL cabs with Crown amps but have never looked back after downsizing to JBL powered mains and monitors going thru a breadbox size Behringer XR-18 wireless stage mixer, with everything controlled thru an iPad app. Great sound, compact enough for everything to fit in my car and a huge blessing on minimizing back pains.

Many consider Behringer gear as crap, but I think they've improved their quality control, especially with the X32 boards. Mackie gear always puts a smile on my face and I find it difficult to get rid of my Mackie stuff.

Never tried a Samson; was very impressed with Alto wireless speakers when I heard them and have since been itching to try a pair.

In the final analysis, it all depends on how much you're willing to spend, the type of music you play, volume levels and the availability of the gear in the Phils. I have a pair of Bose L1 systems which sound exceptional for acoustic setup and practices, but couldn't "hold a candle" with the volume levels of my full band. Whatever you end up choosing, I think it goes without saying that your ears should play a huge factor in making your decision.

I saw an opportunity earlier this week that was too good to pass. JB had a 30% off sale on Alto and Laney speakers. Since I have been wanting to get active speakers for a long time, I checked them out.

My wife and I compared both the Alto TS112A and Alto TX12. THe salesman was trying to push the TS as according to him it is a better speaker with 800 watts compared to the TX which has only 600 watts with a price difference of only P3,000. Looking at the specs online, peak pala yung sinasabi nung salesman. Another difference between the two is that the TS has 2 inputs while the TX has only one. But then, I think that the TX is a safer bet kasi yung line/mic selector is a switch, while with the TS, it's nakashare sila sa knob. Kung hindi marunong ang gagamit (like the kids) baka malagay sa "line" while using the mic or vice versa.

So to make my decision. we listened to them side by side using the music in my phone which we hooked up to their mixer. Both my wife and I, and even some of the other store staff, agreed that mas buo and sound and better and quality nung TX12. I then wondered why the salesman kept insisting that the TS was better.

Now here comes the funny part. When I told the guy that I would get a pair of the TX, he said that there were only 3 units of the TX series, but 2 of them were reserved for a regular client. Yun pala ang reason. Kaso lang, walang downpayment na iniwan, so I talked to the manager who made a spot decision to sell the 2 units to me para sure na may benta sila because hanggang Dec 31 lang ang sale.

I saw an opportunity earlier this week that was too good to pass. JB had a 30% off sale on Alto and Laney speakers. Since I have been wanting to get active speakers for a long time, I checked them out.

My wife and I compared both the Alto TS112A and Alto TX12. THe salesman was trying to push the TS as according to him it is a better speaker with 800 watts compared to the TX which has only 600 watts with a price difference of only P3,000. Looking at the specs online, peak pala yung sinasabi nung salesman. Another difference between the two is that the TS has 2 inputs while the TX has only one. But then, I think that the TX is a safer bet kasi yung line/mic selector is a switch, while with the TS, it's nakashare sila sa knob. Kung hindi marunong ang gagamit (like the kids) baka malagay sa "line" while using the mic or vice versa.

So to make my decision. we listened to them side by side using the music in my phone which we hooked up to their mixer. Both my wife and I, and even some of the other store staff, agreed that mas buo and sound and better and quality nung TX12. I then wondered why the salesman kept insisting that the TS was better.

Now here comes the funny part. When I told the guy that I would get a pair of the TX, he said that there were only 3 units of the TX series, but 2 of them were reserved for a regular client. Yun pala ang reason. Kaso lang, walang downpayment na iniwan, so I talked to the manager who made a spot decision to sell the 2 units to me para sure na may benta sila because hanggang Dec 31 lang ang sale.

I saw an opportunity earlier this week that was too good to pass. JB had a 30% off sale on Alto and Laney speakers. Since I have been wanting to get active speakers for a long time, I checked them out.

My wife and I compared both the Alto TS112A and Alto TX12. THe salesman was trying to push the TS as according to him it is a better speaker with 800 watts compared to the TX which has only 600 watts with a price difference of only P3,000. Looking at the specs online, peak pala yung sinasabi nung salesman. Another difference between the two is that the TS has 2 inputs while the TX has only one. But then, I think that the TX is a safer bet kasi yung line/mic selector is a switch, while with the TS, it's nakashare sila sa knob. Kung hindi marunong ang gagamit (like the kids) baka malagay sa "line" while using the mic or vice versa.

So to make my decision. we listened to them side by side using the music in my phone which we hooked up to their mixer. Both my wife and I, and even some of the other store staff, agreed that mas buo and sound and better and quality nung TX12. I then wondered why the salesman kept insisting that the TS was better.

Now here comes the funny part. When I told the guy that I would get a pair of the TX, he said that there were only 3 units of the TX series, but 2 of them were reserved for a regular client. Yun pala ang reason. Kaso lang, walang downpayment na iniwan, so I talked to the manager who made a spot decision to sell the 2 units to me para sure na may benta sila because hanggang Dec 31 lang ang sale.